"butterflies in stomach" ???

Question

what is the meaning of the phrase "butterflies in stomach?"

Answer 1

It means youre nervous or uneasy.  Sometimes these emotions will actually make you feel like your stomach is turning or there are "butterflies" in it.

Answer 2

Getting butterflies in your stomach is a sign of being anxious or nervous! Everyone gets it wheather they are looking down a cliff when their afraid of heights to when your putting on a play in front of alot of people! It is called having butterflies in your stomach because it feels like butterflies are flying around in your stomach giving you a tingly feeling.

Answer 3

When people are anxious or excited, they feel an uneasy sensation in the abdomen. It could be an adrenaline reaction or generalized anxiety. Many people like to use the cute metaphor of "butterflies in the stomach". I think if it as the Red Army threatening the peaceful digestion of my breakfast.

It often happens when you have to do something scary, like public speaking, parachuting, going on a job interview or seeing someone you have a crush on.